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Which direction does the term 'anterior' refer to?
Which direction does the term 'anterior' refer to?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in relation to the body trunk?
What does the term 'distal' refer to in relation to the body trunk?
What is the meaning of the term 'superficial' in relation to muscles?
What is the meaning of the term 'superficial' in relation to muscles?
What does the term 'inferior' refer to?
What does the term 'inferior' refer to?
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What is the meaning of the term 'proximal' in relation to the body trunk?
What is the meaning of the term 'proximal' in relation to the body trunk?
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Which term describes a position closer to the surface of the body?
Which term describes a position closer to the surface of the body?
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What term is used to describe a structure situated towards the back side of the body?
What term is used to describe a structure situated towards the back side of the body?
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Which anatomical term denotes a direction moving toward the head?
Which anatomical term denotes a direction moving toward the head?
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What term describes the location of a structure that is situated away from the central trunk of the body?
What term describes the location of a structure that is situated away from the central trunk of the body?
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Which term refers to a direction toward the outer side of the body?
Which term refers to a direction toward the outer side of the body?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Directions
- Anterior and Ventral refer to the forward direction
- Superior refers to the top part or towards the head
- Inferior refers to the bottom part or towards the feet
- Posterior and Dorsal refer to the back side
Anatomical Positioning
- Lateral refers to towards the outer side
- Proximal means close to or towards the body trunk attachment
- Distal means away from or distant to the body trunk attachment
Anatomical Depth
- Superficial refers to towards the surface of the body, where muscles are right under the skin
- Deep refers to towards the inner core of the body, under the skin
Anatomical Directions
- Anterior and Ventral refer to the forward direction
- Superior refers to the top part or towards the head
- Inferior refers to the bottom part or towards the feet
- Posterior and Dorsal refer to the back side
Anatomical Positioning
- Lateral refers to towards the outer side
- Proximal means close to or towards the body trunk attachment
- Distal means away from or distant to the body trunk attachment
Anatomical Depth
- Superficial refers to towards the surface of the body, where muscles are right under the skin
- Deep refers to towards the inner core of the body, under the skin
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Description
Learn the directions and locations in the human body, including anterior, ventral, superior, inferior, posterior, dorsal, lateral, proximal, distal, superficial, and deep. Understand the anatomy terminology to navigate the body effectively.
